Quick answer
Is there a Webshare alternative that accepts crypto for US city proxies?
Yes. On 18 October 2026, Webshare's residential page said it accepts cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay and has no plans to support other payment methods. MetroProxies takes BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC only and sells US city-targeted residential traffic from $1.50 for 1 GB, $5.94 for 10 GB. No KYC.
How do Webshare and MetroProxies compare?
| Webshare | MetroProxies | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $3.50 per month (sale; $7.00 struck through) | $1.50, one-off |
| 10 GB | $27.50 per month (sale) | $5.94, one-off |
| 100 GB | $225 per month (sale) | $50, one-off |
| 1 TB | $1,500 per month (sale) | $500, one-off |
| Targeting | Country, city, state, ZIP and ASN listed | Country, state, city, ZIP and ASN on every plan |
| Payment | Cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay | Crypto only: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC |
| KYC | "Certain targets can be unblocked after completing a brief KYC procedure" | None |
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When is Webshare the better fit?
When you want to pay by card, or want other proxy types in the same account: Webshare also sells datacenter and static residential proxies.
For US city-level residential work paid in crypto, the trade-offs flip. Webshare's residential plans are monthly and shown as discounts from $7.00/GB; MetroProxies sells blocks that do not reset, at $0.59/GB for 10 GB in October 2026, and asks for no identity documents.
How do I point a Webshare script at MetroProxies?
Replace the endpoint and the username, keep the password field for your MetroProxies password:
- Endpoint:
gw.metroproxies.com:7777(or:7778for SOCKS5). - Username for a city:
USERNAME-country-us-state-ut-city-salt_lake_city. - New IP per request: open a new connection for each request; to keep one IP, add
-session-{id}-ttl-{minutes}.
The quickstart shows the full setup in five minutes.
Where should I go next?
To pay in crypto, follow how to pay for US city proxies in crypto; to compare more providers, read the best US city proxies 2026 and geo-targeting proxy prices. Other comparisons: DataImpulse, SOAX, Decodo and Webshare.
What else do people ask about switching?
Why pay for proxies in crypto?
Some buyers prefer not to share card details or upload identity documents with each provider they test. With MetroProxies you top up a balance in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC and your account number is your login; email is optional. Send the exact amount shown, click I've sent the payment, and the top-up is credited once confirmed.
Is the Webshare price really a sale?
That is how Webshare shows it: on 18 October 2026, each tier displayed a $7.00/GB price struck through next to the discounted price, with no end date. We record the price you would pay and mark it as a sale.
Does MetroProxies have a free plan?
No free trial: test with the 1 GB plan, paid from the minimum top-up; the rest of the top-up stays on your balance.
Sources (1)
- Residential proxy webshare.io/residential-proxy — Webshare (2026-10-18)